This is a concise visual guide to the major techniques of regional anesthesia and analgesia for small animal practitioners, with complete coverage of the relevant physics, physiology, and pharmacology. Provides straightforward advice and easy-to-implement strategies for general veterinary practitioners without specialist training who want to incorporate regional anesthesia into their practice Features an accessible design with plenty of diagrams and photos and a convenient and robust spiral-bound format that lays flat for use during procedures Broken into sections which explain techniques by limb or body part and by species Details important anatomy (nerves, bones, and vessels), as well as possible side effects and complications

Small Animal Regional Anesthesia and Analgesia is anup-to-date, complete resource for performing local anesthetictechniques in small animals. This practical, clinically orientedreference presents step-by-step procedures for performing commonlocoregional blocks and is organized logically by bodysystem. The first book to draw information on this topic intoone resource, Small Animal Regional Anesthesia and Analgesiais equally useful as a comprehensive reference and as a quicksource of information with checklists and pictures to assist withperforming various blocks in practice. Beginning with introductory sections offering an overview ofgeneral considerations for patient preparation and pharmacology,the heart of the book is devoted to detailed instructions forperforming regional anesthetic techniques, including reviews of theliterature, useful illustrations, diagrams, and clinical tips.Small Animal Regional Anesthesia and Analgesia provides aninvaluable tool for veterinary anesthesiologists and practitionerswho incorporate local and regional anesthetic techniques into theirsmall animal practices.

With a focus on veterinary pain management, this practical, quick-reference handbook provides an overview of pain and analgesic issues in small animals and horses. Clear explanations and descriptions are incorporated in an easy-to-use outline format, with visual diagrams for local and regional anesthetic techniques.

You can trust this user-friendly guide to help you meet the increasing need for effective pain management in the animals you treat. It provides instant access to clinically relevant information on pain assessment, pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment options, guidelines for managing acute and chronic pain, and unique aspects of pain management in dogs, cats, horses, cattle, birds, reptiles, ferrets, and rabbits. User-friendly format helps you quickly and easily find essential pain management information. Helpful boxes and tables provide at-a-glance access to pharmacologic protocols and clinical applications, including dosages, indications, contraindications, and side effects. Complementary and alternative treatment strategies are included throughout to assist you in using the latest non-pharmacological pain interventions. Case studies clearly illustrate the practical applications of key concepts in the clinical setting and help you sharpen your pain assessment and management skills. New contributors — many of the most respected experts in the field — share their insights and experiences to bring you the most current thinking in this ever-changing discipline. Completely revised and updated content throughout ensures you are using the best and most current information available on analgesic drugs and pain management techniques. An expanded chapter on Pain Management in Horses and Cattle explores the latest advances in treating this group of animals. Eight new chapters offer cutting-edge coverage of hot topics in the field, including: Pain Management in the Cat Pain Management for the Pet Bird Clinical Approaches to Analgesia in Reptiles Clinical Approaches to Analgesia in Ferrets and Rabbits Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation in Dogs Rehabilitation Methods and Modalities for the Cat Quality of Life Issues Hospice and Palliative Care